Posted by Rockville, MD — November,24, 2025
More than 20 students from the Greater Washington Youth Club participated in the Yi-Radio YouthTalks program and visited the Montgomery County Board of Education (MCPS Board) for a special civic engagement experience designed to introduce young people to public governance, leadership, and educational decision-making.
The visit was hosted by Julie Yang, President of the Montgomery County Board of Education, together with Yolanda Faerber, Coordinator of Constituent Services. The event offered students an inspiring afternoon filled with civic learning, open discussion, and direct interaction with Board leadership.
Warm Welcome & Introduction to the Board
The program began with a warm welcome from Board President Julie Yang, who introduced the students to the mission of the Board of Education, the role of public meetings, and why student voices hold significant value in shaping school policies across Montgomery County.
Students’ Questions and Long-Table Discussion
As part of the YouthTalks program, students from the Greater Washington Youth Club arrived with thoughtful questions about school life, educational policy, and the responsibilities of Board members.
During the long-table discussion, students actively asked President Julie Yang their questions. She responded warmly and encouraged every student to express their views with clarity and confidence.
Through this dialogue, students gained insight into how the Board operates, the duties of various offices, and how educational policies are formed. They also had a rare opportunity to share their own school experiences and suggestions directly with Board staff—making this a meaningful two-way exchange.
Voices of Our Schools Activity
In the Voices of Our Schools session, President Yang invited students to talk about their school experiences, concerns, and ideas. Students learned that civic participation begins with speaking up and sharing perspectives that matter to them.
Q&A Session with President Julie Yang
Students then engaged in an open Q&A, raising questions about school safety, curriculum, leadership roles, community engagement, and the decision-making process within MCPS.
President Yang’s thoughtful responses helped students understand the real responsibilities of public officials.
One of the highlights of the visit was the YouthTalks interactive civic learning session. Although students did not sit in the official board seats, they closely observed the Board’s presentation environment and learned how Board members communicate during meetings.
The children asked their prepared questions and, in this real board-meeting environment, learned how Board members discuss issues and how a resolution is passed. This helped them clearly see the process of communication, discussion, and decision-making within public education governance.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Board Offices
Guided by Board staff, students toured the Board office areas, hallways, and committee spaces. They learned about the history of MCPS leadership, the responsibilities of each department, and how public service supports thousands of families across the county.
Leadership, Confidence, and Community Engagement
Parents and mentors proudly watched the students step into leadership roles, ask insightful questions, and engage in the civic environment with maturity and enthusiasm.
The event—co-organized by Yi-Radio YouthTalks and Greater Washington Youth Club —connected young people with real-world governance and fulfilled YouthTalks’ mission:“Bridging Curiosity & Wisdom.”
YI-Radio YouthTalks & 大华府青少年俱乐部 走进蒙郡教育局
学生亲身体验教育治理、决策流程与公民参与
马里兰州罗克维尔— 2025年11月24日
来自 大华府青少年俱乐部 的二十多位学生参加了 YI-Radio YouthTalks 青少年演讲项目，并走进 蒙哥马利郡教育委员会（MCPS Board of Education），参加了一场旨在让青少年了解教育管理和公共决策的重要活动。
此次活动由教育委员会主席Julie Yang 与 公共服务协调员Yolanda Faerber 主持，为学生带来了一场内容丰富、形式生动的公民教育体验。
Julie Yang 向孩子们介绍了教育委员会的使命、公共会议的运作模式，以及为什么学生的声音在学校政策制定中具有重要作用。
作为 YouthTalks 项目的参与者，来自大华府青少年俱乐部的孩子们带来了许多关于学校政策、委员职责与教育体系的问题。
在长桌讨论中，孩子们积极提问，Julie Yang一一热情解答，并鼓励孩子们大胆表达自己的观点。
通过该环节，学生们了解了教育委员会如何运作、各办公室的工作职责以及教育政策如何形成。他们也获得了难得的机会，向工作人员分享自己在学校的真实体验和建议，形成良好的沟通互动。
在 Voices of Our Schools 环节中，Julie Yang 邀请孩子们分享校园经历、提出疑问并表达自己的想法。学生们在这个过程中认识到：公民参与从表达意见开始。
学生们随后就校园安全、课程安排、政策制定、领导职责等提问。
Julie Yang 耐心细致的回答，让学生们对于公共部门的责任有了更实际的了解。
活动的亮点之一是 YouthTalks 的互动式公民学习环节。
虽然孩子们没有坐在正式的委员席位上，但他们近距离观察了教育委员会的会议环境，了解委员们在正式会议中如何交流和讨论议题。
孩子们在这样的氛围中了解了教育委员们如何讨论议题，以及一项决议是如何通过的。这次体验让他们更加清楚地看到沟通、讨论与决策在公共教育治理中的实际运作方式。
在工作人员带领下，学生们参观了委员会办公室、会议走廊和历史展墙，了解各部门的职能及教育系统如何服务全郡的学生和家庭。
家长们见证了孩子们积极提问、勇于表达并展现领导能力的过程，许多学生在这次体验中获得了新的自信与启发。
本次活动由 YI-Radio YouthTalks 与大华府青少年俱乐部联合举办，共同实现了 YouthTalks 的宗旨：“让我们在对话中连接好奇与智慧（Bridging Curiosity & Wisdom）。”
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